Hull midfielder Mohammed Diame could be in line to make his debut for the tigers against his former club on Monday night, though fellow new recruits Hatem Ben Arfa and Gaston Ramirez are lacking match fitness and are likely to miss out.

There is still a race against time ongoing over whether striker Abel Hernandez will be available as he still awaits news on his work permit application.

West Ham have new recruits Alex Song and Morgan Amalfitano available for selection, both of whom could make their debuts.

James Collins has overcome a hamstring injury, but Matt Jarvis (thigh) and Carl Jenkinson (hamstring) are doubts.